Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V 2008 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V 2008 has a documented top speed of 20 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model420 TC4
ModelCadet Fastroller 285 FR Acti-V
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.67
Length - Feet9
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m) Inside Length: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m)
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Meters2.84
Length overall - Inches164
Length overall - Inches112
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail73 lbs. (33 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg33.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.73
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.85
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3 hp (2.3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max8 hp (6 kW) Recommended Maximum: 6 hp (4.5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum capacity881 lbs. (400 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed20 mph (32 km/h)